Top 5 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 5
Aug 23, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) tackles Tennessee Titans running back Bishop Sankey (20) just short of the goal line in the second half of their game at the Georgia Dome. The Titans won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
1. RB Bishop Sankey (TEN)
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At the begging of the NFL season I had Tennessee Titans running back, Bishop Sankey as my No. 1 fantasy football sleepers option for the entire year. Like many, I figured that we wouldn’t truly know Sankey’s real value until around week 5.
Well, lo and behold — here we are. Coming into Sunday’s match-up against the Cleveland Browns, Sankey is averaging 5.1 YPC, though it is on limited attempts. The Browns defense that he gets to face has allowed 5.2 YPC to opposing teams, meaning that the rookie’s breakout week is likely now.
If you've sat on Bishop Sankey all year, this is the weekend to start him. If a different owner cut him out of frustration, go get him now.
— Alex Gelhar (@AlexGelhar) October 1, 2014
Covering all Bishop Sankey questions at once: He should be 100% owned.
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) October 1, 2014
With his production in the passing game, Sankey should finish as an RB2 or top flex option.
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